The present invention involves an apparatus and method for regenerating or awarding extra chances or opportunities to a player in connection with a gaming device and preferably in a bonus round of a gaming device. The present invention contemplates regenerating or awarding a plurality of extra chances or opportunities upon the occurrence of a predetermined event. More specifically, the present invention contemplates regenerating or awarding a number of extra chances or opportunities equal to the number of chances or opportunities with which the player enters or begins the game or bonus round of the present invention.
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54. A gaming device comprising:
a processor;
an indicator for displaying a plurality of symbols;
an initial number of at least two award opportunities in a play of a first game, the initial number of award opportunities being determined from a plurality of different possible numbers of award opportunities for different plays of a first game; and
a second game caused by the processor to: (a) provide the determined initial number of award opportunities; (b) display at least one award outcome resulting from the determined initial number of award opportunities; and (c) provide a number of at least two additional award opportunities after at least one of the initial number of award opportunities is initiated, the number of additional award opportunities being based on the number of initial award opportunities determined in the first game.
38. A gaming device comprising:
a first game and a second game;
a processor controlling the first game and the second game;
an initial number of at least two award opportunities for a second game determined for the player during play of said first game based on an award opportunity outcome generated in said first game, the initial number of award opportunities being determined from a plurality of different possible numbers of award opportunities for different plays of the first game or the second game, the processor causing the second game to:
(a) display award opportunity outcomes resulting from the determined initial number of award opportunities; and
(b) provide a number of at least two additional award opportunities based on said initial number of award opportunities, said additional award opportunities being provided to the player upon the generation of at least one of the award opportunity outcomes during the second game.
55. A gaming device comprising:
a processor;
an indicator for displaying a plurality of symbols;
an initial number of at least two award opportunities determined from a plurality of different possible numbers of award opportunities for different plays of a first game upon generation of an award opportunity outcome in the first game;
a second game caused by the processor to: (a) provide the determined initial number of award opportunities; (b) display at least one award opportunity outcome resulting from the determined initial number of award opportunities; and (c) provide a number of at least two additional award opportunities after at least one of the initial number of award opportunities is initiated, the number of additional award opportunities provided to the player being based on the number of initial award opportunities which have been determined in the first game before the display of the award opportunity outcome in the second game.
31. A method for operating a gaming device, the method comprising the steps of:
(a) displaying a plurality of symbols in a play of a first game;
(b) determining an initial number of at least two award opportunities in said play of the first game wherein the initial number of award opportunities is: (i) determined from a plurality of different possible numbers of award opportunities; and (ii) is designated for a play of a second game upon generation of an award opportunity outcome in the first game;
(c) providing the determined initial number of award opportunities in the play of the second game;
(d) displaying at least one award opportunity outcome resulting from the determined initial number of award opportunities; and
(e) providing a number of at least two additional award opportunities upon generation of said award opportunity outcome, said number of additional award opportunities being based on the determined initial number of award opportunities in the play of the first game.
14. A gaming device comprising:
a processor for providing on a first display to a player, an initial number of at least two award opportunities in a play of a base game, said initial number of award opportunities being determined from a plurality of different possible numbers of award opportunities upon generation of an award opportunity outcome in a play of the base game;
a bonus game caused by the processor to provide the determined initial number of award opportunities; and
a secondary mechanical indicator in the bonus game, the secondary mechanical indicator caused by the processor to: (a) display at least one award outcome resulting from the determined initial number of award opportunities; and (b) provide a number of at least two additional award opportunities after at least one of the initial number of award opportunities is initiated, the number of additional award opportunities being directly based on the determined initial number of award opportunities in said play of the base game.
30. A method for operating a gaming device, the method comprising the steps of:
(a) enabling a player to play a base game;
(b) providing an initial number of at least two award opportunities for a bonus game to said player during play of the base game wherein the initial number of award opportunities for said bonus game is determined from a plurality of different possible numbers of award opportunities for different plays of the bonus game upon the generation of an award opportunity outcome in a play of the base game;
(c) enabling the player to play said bonus game wherein: (i) the bonus game provides the determined initial number of award opportunities; and (ii) the second game displays at least one award opportunity outcome resulting from the determined initial number of award opportunities; and
(d) providing a number of at least two additional award opportunities equal to the initial number of award opportunities to the player upon generation of the award opportunity outcome during the bonus game.
56. A gaming device comprising:
a first game and a second game;
a processor controlling the first game and the second game;
a number of first game award opportunities provided to the player during the first game, the number of first game award opportunities being at least two and being determined from a plurality of different possible numbers of award opportunities;
a first game award opportunity outcome provided by the processor;
a number of second game award opportunities provided to the player during the second game; and
a second game award opportunity outcome resulting from the determined number of first game award opportunities, said number of second game award opportunities being at least two and being provided to the player upon the generation of said second game award opportunity outcome after at least one of the first game award opportunities is initiated, the number of second play award opportunities being based on the number of the first play award opportunities determined in the first game.
39. A gaming device comprising:
a first game and a second game;
a processor controlling the first game and the second game;
an indicator for displaying a plurality of symbols;
an initial number of at least two award opportunities, the initial number of award opportunities being determined from a plurality of different possible numbers of award opportunities upon the generation of an award opportunity outcome upon a play of the first game, the determined initial number of award opportunities being provided in a play of the second game,the processor causing:
(a) said initial number of award opportunities provided in the second game to result in at least one award outcome in said second game; and
(b) the second game to provide a number of at least two additional award opportunities, the number of additional award opportunities being based on the initial number of award opportunities determined in the first game; and
at least one predetermined symbol displayed by the indicator in said play of the first game.
25. A method for operating a gaming device, the method comprising the steps of:
(a) enabling a player to play a first game;
(b) providing an initial number of at least two award opportunities for a second game to the player during play of said first game wherein the initial number of award opportunities is determined from a plurality of different possible numbers of award opportunities for different plays of the first game upon generation of an award opportunity outcome in a play of the first game;
(c) enabling the player to play the second game wherein: (i) the second game provides the determined initial number of award opportunities; and (ii) the second game displays at least one award opportunity outcome resulting from the determined initial number of award opportunities; and
(d) providing to the player a number of at least two additional award opportunities based on the initial number of award opportunities in said play of the base game upon the generation of the award opportunity outcome during the second game.
47. A gaming device comprising:
a processor;
an initial indicator in a base game controlled by the processor for displaying a plurality of symbols;
an initial number of at least two award opportunities determined if at least one designated symbol or symbol combination is displayed by said initial indicator in a play of the base game, the initial number of award opportunities being determined from a plurality of different possible numbers of award opportunities for different plays of the game; and
a bonus game caused by the processor to provide the determined initial number of award opportunities;
a secondary mechanical indicator in the bonus game caused by the processor to: (a) display award outcomes resulting from the determined initial number of award opportunities; and (b) provide the player with a number of at least two additional award opportunities after at least one of the initial number of award opportunities is initiated, the number of additional award opportunities being based on the determined initial number of award opportunities in the play of the base game.
1. A gaming device comprising:
a processor;
an initial indicator in a base game controlled by the processor for displaying a plurality of symbols;
an initial number of at least two award opportunities determined if at least one designated symbol or symbol combination is displayed by said initial indicator in a play of the base game, and the initial number of award opportunities being determined from a plurality of different possible numbers of award opportunities for different plays of the base game;
a bonus game caused by the processor to provide the determined initial number of award opportunities; and
a secondary mechanical indicator in the bonus game controlled by the processor, the secondary mechanical indicator caused by the processor to: (a) display award outcomes resulting from the determined initial number of award opportunities; and (b) provide a player with a number of at least two additional award opportunities after at least one of the initial number of award opportunities is initiated, the number of additional award opportunities being directly based on the determined initial number of award opportunities in said play of the base game.
23. A gaming device comprising:
a processor for providing a number of at least two additional award opportunities in a play of a bonus game upon generation of an opportunity outcome in the bonus game, the number of additional award opportunities being based on an initial number of at least two award opportunities determined in a base game, the initial number of award opportunities being determined from a plurality of different possible numbers of award opportunities available in a play of the base game;
a first indicator controlled by the processor for displaying a plurality of symbols in the base game, the processor causing at least one symbol or symbol combination in a play of said base game to generate the initial number of award opportunities in the base game; and
a second indicator controlled by the processor for displaying at least one award outcome and at least one award opportunity outcome in the bonus game, the processor causing the second indicator to: (a) display at least one award outcome resulting from the determined initial number of award opportunities; and (b) indicate the number of additional award opportunities after at least one of the initial number of award opportunities is initiated.
24. A gaming device comprising:
a processor;
an initial indicator including a plurality of reels in a base slot game controlled by the processor for displaying of a plurality of symbols;
at least two initial award opportunities associated with at least one symbol or symbol combination of the initial indicator in a play of the game, the initial number of award opportunities being determined from a plurality of different possible numbers of award opportunities for different plays of the game;
a bonus game caused by the processor to provide the determined initial number of award opportunities;
a secondary mechanical indicator in the bonus game controlled by the processor, said secondary mechanical indicator including a wheel having a plurality of sections for displaying award outcomes resulting from the determined initial number of award opportunities, the bonus game providing at least one award opportunity outcome, the award opportunity outcome providing a player with a plurality of additional award opportunities equal to said initial number of award opportunities in said play of the base game; and
means controlled by said processor for indicating the number of award opportunities, additional award opportunities, and a limit to accumulated award opportunities and additional award opportunities provided to the player.
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This application relates to the following co-pending commonly owned patent applications: “GAMING DEVICE HAVING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN AWARD THROUGH AWARD ELIMINATION OR REPLACEMENT,” Ser. No. 09/686,283; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING AN AWARD EXCHANGE BONUS ROUND AND METHOD FOR REVEALING AWARD EXCHANGE POSSIBILITIES,” Ser. No. 09/689,510; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING A MULTI-ROUND BONUS SCHEME WHEREIN EACH ROUND HAS A PROBABILITY OF SUCCESS,” Ser. No. 09/688,441; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING GRADUATING AWARD EXCHANGE SEQUENCE WITH A TEASE CONSOLATION SEQUENCE AND AN INITIAL QUALIFYING SEQUENCE,” Ser. No. 09/680,601; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING RELATED MULTI-GAME BONUS SCHEME,” Ser. No. 09/688,972; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING A RE-TRIGGER SYMBOL BONUS SCHEME,” Ser. No. 09/981,133, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,913,532; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING IMPROVED OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE BONUS SCHEME,” Ser. No. 09/680,630; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING FREE GAMES BONUS WITH A CHANGING MULTIPLIER,” Ser. No. 10/086,146; ‘GAMING DEVICE HAVING A BONUS GAME WITH MULTIPLE PLAYER SELECTABLE AWARD OPPORTUNITIES,” Ser. No. 10/237,207; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING A RE-TRIGGERING SYMBOL BONUS SCHEME WITH A BONUS SYMBOL ACCUMULATOR,” Ser. No. 10/071,441; “GAMING DEVICE INCLUDING A GAME HAVING PLAYER SELECTED FUNCTION BASED ON SYMBOLS IN A FREE SPINS GAME,” Ser. No. 10/243,052; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING A PROBABILITY ENHANCING TRIGGER SYMBOL,” Ser. No. 10/241,255; “GAMING DEVICE INCLUDING A GAME HAVING A WILD SYMBOL RELATED AWARD,” Ser. No. 10/633,391; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING A PROBABILITY-ENHANCING TRIGGER SYMBOL,” Ser. No. 10/661,443; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING A BONUS GAME WITH MULTIPLE PLAYER SELECTABLE AWARD OPPORTUNITIES,” Ser. No. 10/660,076; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING A FREE SPIN GAME,” Ser. No. 10/953,812; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING SEQUENTIAL ACTIVATIONS OF A GAME AND REPLAY OF PREVIOUS ACTIVATIONS OF THE GAME,” Ser. No. 10/956,508; “GAMING DEVICE WITH CHANGING WILD SYMBOLS,” Ser. No. 10/956,303; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING FREE SPIN MODE WITH SYMBOL ELIMINATION,” Ser. No. 10/953,818; “GAMING DEVICE HAVING A RE-TRIGGERING SYMBOL BONUS SCHEME WITH A BONUS SYMBOL ACCUMULATOR AND PLAYER SELECTION OF ACCUMULATION TOTAL,” Ser. No. 10/952,656; and “GAMING DEVICE HAVING A RE-TRIGGER SYMBOL BONUS SCHEME,” Ser. No. 11/156,112.
A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains or may contain material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the photocopy reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure in exactly the form it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.
The present invention relates in general to a gaming device, and more particularly to a gaming device that regenerates or retriggers multiple award opportunities on a physical or mechanical display device.
The base or primary game of most slot machines involves one or more mechanical or video spinning reels, each of which display a plurality of symbols. In many games, a symbol or combination of symbols yield one or more opportunities or chances in a bonus or secondary game, which is played in addition to the base game. In some instances, when the player uses one of the chances, the bonus game provides an award to the player and enables the player to have an extra opportunity or chance. Examples of this type of game include the “Spin till You Win”, “Queen of the Nile” and “Jackpot Party” games.
Known games provide a single retry or a single extra award generation opportunity. These games provide the player a limited benefit. Gaming device manufacturers constantly strive to develop more exciting and more entertaining games. One method, described below, for providing a more exciting and entertaining game is to provide a regeneration or retriggering device that enables the player to obtain multiple retries or multiple extra award generation opportunities.
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for regenerating or awarding extra chances or opportunities to a player in connection with a gaming device and preferably in a bonus round of a gaming device. The present invention contemplates regenerating or awarding a plurality of extra chances or opportunities upon the occurrence of a predetermined event. More specifically, the present invention contemplates regenerating or awarding a number of extra chances or opportunities equal to or based on the random number of chances or opportunities with which the player enters or begins the game or bonus round.
In one preferred embodiment, the player plays the base game of a slot machine by spinning one or more reels, each of which display a plurality of symbols. If the player generates a first predetermined symbol or symbol combination, the game provides a first predetermined number of chances in the bonus round. If the player generates a second predetermined symbol or symbol combination, the game provides a second predetermined number of chances in the bonus round, and so on. It should be appreciated that base games typically display symbols, such as video poker where the cards are symbols.
In an alternative embodiment, the player chooses a masked selection in the bonus game which hides a value. The revealed value corresponds to the number of chances the player has in the bonus round.
In the bonus round of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bonus game employs a random generation device, wherein the player randomly generates awards as well as a retry or a re-spin for use in the bonus game. Upon generating a retry or re-spin, the present invention preferably provides the player with the number of chances with which the player entered the bonus round. For example, if the player enters the bonus round with or has in the bonus round five spins of a wheel, and the player generates a retry or re-spin of the present invention on the fourth spin, the game provides the player with five extra spins in the bonus round. In an alternative embodiment, the game provides a number of free games as opposed to a number of retries or re-spins.
Further alternatively, the gaming device provides a number of retries based on the original number of spins. For instance, if the player hits on the fourth of five allotted spins, the gaming device may be adapted to provide the number used (four) or the number remaining (one).
It is therefore an advantage of the present invention to provide a gaming device having a bonus game which regenerates or provides a plurality of extra award-producing chances or opportunities upon the occurrence of a predetermined event.
Other objects, features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed disclosure, taken in conjunction with the accompanying sheets of drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like parts, elements, components, steps and processes.
Referring now to the drawings, two embodiments of the gaming device of the present invention are illustrated in
Gaming device 10 can incorporate any primary game such as slot, poker or keno, any of their bonus triggering events and any of their bonus round games. The symbols and indicia used on and in gaming device 10 may be in mechanical, electrical or video form.
As illustrated in
As shown in
At any time during the game, a player may “cash out” and thereby receive a number of coins corresponding to the number of remaining credits by pushing a cash out button 26. When the player “cashes out,” the player receives the coins in a coin payout tray 28. The gaming device 10 may employ other payout mechanisms such as credit vouchers redeemable by a cashier or electronically recordable cards, which keep track of the player's credits.
Gaming device 10 also includes one or more display devices. The embodiment shown in
Each reel 34 displays a plurality of indicia such as bells, hearts, fruits, numbers, letters, bars or other images which preferably correspond to a theme associated with the gaming device 10. Furthermore, gaming device 10 preferably includes speakers 36 for making sounds or playing music.
As illustrated in
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It should be appreciated that although a processor 38 and memory device 40 are preferable implementations of the present invention, the present invention can also be implemented using one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC's) or other hard-wired devices, or using mechanical devices (collectively referred to herein as a “processor”). Furthermore, although the processor 38 and memory device 40 preferably reside on each gaming device 10 unit, it is possible to provide some or all of their functions at a central location such as a network server for communication to a playing station such as over a local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), Internet connection, microwave link, and the like. The processor 38 and memory device 40 is generally referred to herein as the “computer” or the “controller.”
With reference to
In addition to winning credits in this manner, preferably gaming device 10 also gives players the opportunity to win credits in a bonus round. This type of gaming device 10 will include a program that will automatically begin a bonus round when the player has achieved a qualifying condition in the game. This qualifying condition can be a particular arrangement of indicia on a display device. The gaming device 10 preferably uses a video-based central display device 30 to enable the player to play the bonus round. Preferably, the qualifying condition is a predetermined combination of indicia appearing on a plurality of reels 34. As illustrated in the five reel slot game shown in
Referring now to
In other gaming devices, the bonus triggering event can be any event designated by the implementor such as a full house in a video poker gaming machine. After the occurrence of the sequence triggering event, the game determines a number of chances or opportunities that the player has at generating an award, as indicated by the block 104. The present invention contemplates the game predetermining the same number of chances each time a game begins. The present invention also contemplates the game predetermining or randomly determining a different number of chances each time a game begins.
More specifically, referring to
In another embodiment, a game employing the present invention can maintain a database (not illustrated) such that the game randomly chooses one number from a range of possible numbers of chances. For example, the game can randomly choose between two to five chances if the game randomly generates three adjacent “7” symbols. The game can randomly choose between three to eight chances if the game generates four adjacent “7” symbols. The game can randomly choose between five to ten chances if the game generates five adjacent “7” symbols.
In a further embodiment, the game employing the present invention can maintain a database (not illustrated) such that the game randomly chooses one number from a weighted range of possible numbers of chances, such that the game selects at least one number more often than at least one other. For example, the game can randomly choose between two to five chances if the game randomly generates three adjacent “7” symbols, wherein there is a 20% chance of choosing a two, a 30% chance of choosing a three, a 30% chance of choosing a four and a 20% chance of choosing a five. The game can randomly choose between three to eight chances if the game generates five adjacent “7” symbols, wherein there is a 10% chance of choosing a three, four, seven and eight and a 30% chance of choosing a five and a six. The game can randomly choose between four to ten chances if the game generates five adjacent “7” symbols, wherein there is a 10% chance of choosing a four, five, six, nine and ten and a 25% chance of choosing a seven and an eight. Other symbols and probabilities can be implemented in accordance with the present invention.
Referring again to
If the player does not input a decision to execute one of the chances, the game re-enables the player to input such a decision and thereby creates a loop that continues until the player inputs the decision. The game can provide any suitable prompt (not illustrated), during the loop, urging the player to input a decision to execute one of the chances. If the player inputs a decision to execute one of the chances, as indicated by a positive response to the diamond 108, the game employing the present invention generates an outcome of the player's chance or opportunity, as indicated by the block 110. The present invention contemplates a game generating any outcome desired by the implementor including, but not limited to: no award; a retry or re-spin; an award of any value; an award in combination with a retry or re-spin; a number of free games; and a number of free games in combination with a number of re-spins and/or an award.
The game then determines whether the outcome or a component of the outcome includes a retry or re-spin, as indicated by the diamond 112. If the outcome or a component of the outcome does not include a retry or re-spin, the game determines whether another chance or opportunity exists, as indicated by the diamond 114. If another chance or opportunity exists, the game re-enables the player to input a decision to execute a chance or opportunity, as indicated by the diamond 108. If another chance or opportunity does not exist, the game sequence ends.
If the outcome or a component of the outcome includes a retry or re-spin, as indicated by a positive outcome of the diamond 112, the present invention provides the player with the previously determined number of chances or opportunities, as indicated by the block 106. Alternatively, the game may be adapted to provide the player with the previously determined number free games. The present invention thus enables the player to accumulate chances or opportunities. A game employing the present invention preferably does not end until the player exhausts all chances or opportunities, as indicated by diamond 114.
Referring now to
In the preferred embodiment of
This embodiment further includes predetermining or randomly determining a number of chances or opportunities based on, e.g., less than, equal to or more than the number of chances initially determined. In one example, the game initially randomly determines and provides the player with five chances or opportunities and predetermines that the game provides the player with three additional chances each time the game generates a retry or re-spin. In another example, the game initially predetermines and provides the player with three chances or opportunities and randomly determines that the game provides the player with two to five additional chances each time the game generates a retry or re-spin. In a further example, gaming device 10 provides a number of additional chances equal to the number of attempts made or the number of attempts remaining.
Referring now to
If the number of chances or opportunities is at or above a predetermined limit, the game preferably provides the player with a consolation prize in lieu of additional chances, as indicated by the block 134, and enables the player to continue executing award generating chances. The present invention alternatively does not have to provide a consolation prize.
In the further alternative embodiment, the present invention contemplates enabling the game to exceed the limit after one generation of a retry and thereafter not allowing the game to provide additional chances or opportunities. That is, if the player currently has nine chances or opportunities, the game has a ten chance or opportunity limit and the game automatically provides three additional chances upon the generation of a retry or re-spin, the present invention includes awarding the three chances upon a retry, bringing the player's total to twelve, and thereafter not allowing additional chances.
In the further alternative embodiment, the present invention contemplates not enabling the game to exceed the limit, even if the player obtains a retry or re-spin when the player's total number of chances is below a limit. That is, if the player currently has nine chances or opportunities, the game has a ten chance or opportunity limit and the game automatically provides three additional chances upon the generation of a retry or re-spin, the present invention includes awarding only one of three chances upon a retry, bringing the player's total to the limit of ten, and thereafter not allowing additional chances.
In the further alternative embodiment, the present invention contemplates not providing any additional chances when the determined number of chances would exceed the limit, even if the player obtains a retry or re-spin when the player's total number of chances is below a limit. That is, if the player currently has nine chances or opportunities, the game has a ten chance or opportunity limit and the game randomly generates two additional chances upon the generation of a retry or re-spin, the present invention includes awarding neither of the two chances, leaving the player with a total of nine. In the example, if the game randomly generates one additional chance upon the generation of a retry or re-spin, the game awards the chance, bringing the player's total to the limit of ten.
In the further alternative embodiment, the gaming device 10 in one implementation counts the number of re-spins that the player makes and applies the limit accordingly. That is, if the gaming device maintains a limit of ten, the player has already made six re-spins, has three remaining re-spins and generates two additional re-spins, the gaming device 10 can: (i) not award the two new re-spins; (ii) award one re-spin; or (iii) award both re-spins but provide no further re-spins.
Referring now to
In the preferred embodiment, the game preferably maintains the same odds of generating a retry or re-spin, e.g., 11:1, regardless of the number of chances or opportunities currently held by the player. The game thus employs the same wheel at all times. If necessary, the chance limit or governor described above may be used to accomplish the desired game math and maintain profitability of the gaming device. It should be appreciated, however, that the gaming device may alternatively employ any odds of generating a retry or re-spin, wherein the odds vary or remain constant throughout the game. The spin sections alternatively include awards in addition to the retry function. The pie shape sections further alternatively include no symbols or ghost symbols, wherein the player receives no award or retry.
The wheel embodiment of the present invention preferably includes an electromechanical or simulated spins remaining meter or indicator 148. The game also preferably includes an electromechanical or simulated spins button or selector 150. A player thus inputs a decision to execute one of the remaining spins of the wheel as shown in the spins remaining indicator 148 by selecting the spin selector 150. The wheel 140 spins and stops, whereby the cursor 142 designates the award or retry of a randomly generated, adjacent pie shaped section.
It should be appreciated that the preferred embodiment of
While the present invention is described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it should be appreciated that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, and is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the claims. Modifications and variations in the present invention may be made without departing from the novel aspects of the invention as defined in the claims, and this application is limited only by the scope of the claims.
Baerlocher, Anthony J., Glavich, Paulina
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